It seems 2016 is the year of break-ups. After the Ranbir-Katrina, Virat-Anushka, Farhan-Adhuna splits rocked the gossip circles, here comes one from the world of television.

According to reports, TV actors Anas Rashid and Rati Pandey have broken up after being in a relationship for a long time. The break-up was reportedly an amicable one and the two continue to remain friends.

Though the couple never admitted in public that they are dating each other, the gossip mills were always abuzz with the news of them being in a relationship. They were spotted together on several occasions and even made a joint entry at many events.

Recently, Anas, who plays the role of Suraj in Diya Aur Bati Hum, was heard saying that he is not planning to settle down anytime soon as he is neck deep in work.

"I am shooting for 30 days a month. My character needs to be there all the time. There are days when I have to cancel my one-day off and come on set to shoot. So taking 15-20 days off to get married is impossible," he said in a statement.

"Getting married isn't easy. As for me, I would want to personally go back home and invite all my relatives, sit back and enjoy the entire festivities with them. It's a long tedious process which I cannot commit to right now," he added.

We wonder if Anas' unwillingness to settle down is the reason behind the break-up.

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